I note young people watch "The Wire" and discuss it. I believe that is important. Young people are learning how to empathize and develop maturity. What do you see that young people should gain from watching and discussing "The Wire"?

This was by far the most amazing TV event ever. The show touched on so many issues - racism, classism, the plight of inner city youth and the school system, homosexuality and homo phobia, corruption - before it was cool to do so. I watch all 5 seasons at least once a year. Will Season 6 ever happen?

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Sonja Sohn

Sonja Sohn, was inspired to start ReWired for Change by her own life's journey which began as a child growing up in an underserved community in Newport News, VA and eventually led to her role as a principal cast member in 'The Wire.' Over the course of the 2008 presidential election, Sohn devoted her efforts to empowering and educating voters on the importance of their vote across Virginia, North Carolina and in Philadelphia. It was during this time that she witnessed the impact 'The Wire' cast had on community members who were living in impoverished neighborhoods. Sohn saw firsthand, how celebrity can be used responsibly to influence the lives of people who are often left out of the social equation. She was particularly moved by how often the act of one inspired another, and continued to ripple throughout these communities.